TEACHERS' ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES FOR QUALITY TEACHING IN MOROCCAN UNIVERSITIES : AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Abstract

The Moroccan higher education system plays a crucial role in socio-economic development by producing a workforce. Despite the progress achieved with the reforms of the LMD (Licence-Master-Doctorat) system and the introduction of quality assurance frameworks in this country, several challenges persist. Enhancing the quality of higher education now hinges on the development of university teachers' competencies, which are essential for effective education. This exploratory study, employing a quantitative methodology, seeks to identify the core competencies that university teachers in Morocco must acquire to deliver quality education. A questionnaire was distributed among current teachers and doctoral students (future educators) to gather pertinent data regarding these necessary competencies. The results highlight the need for Moroccan university teachers to adopt an integrated approach that combines pedagogical innovation, the use of digital technologies, interpersonal communication competencies, and active participation in academic research.